By: Sayge

Rising pop/R&B artist, Sayge has officially released his debut single “Toxic”. Available on all digital platforms for streaming, this record establishes him as newcomer on the rise in the Los Angeles area. With musical influences ranges from Slash to Prince, you will hear a unique sound coming from the singer’s mouth, that has never been heard before.

On this single, you will hear Sayge harmonizing about being in a “toxic” relationship with someone who truly cares about. His sultry, sex vocals are the perfect pair over the pop inspired beat, led by ill guitar solos. One thing that stands out the most on this release is the raw infusion of English and Spanish lingo he uses as this is a direct notion to his heritage and upbringing. When you mix that level of creativity with his original cadence you get a match made in heaven.  

This song is scheduled to appear on his forthcoming untilted EP. From Red Bull Music Academy to the present day, he is ready to join the Latin-pop revolution with his thriving new single. As he promises to showcase his talent, musical prowess, and desire for greatness, you can expect for this Los Angeles native to have a very successful year.  

 If you enjoy high quality music, and superb artistry, you will fall in love with the musical styling of Sayge. Tap in below by streaming his debut single “Toxic“.

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For the sixth and final episode of H∆SHTAG$ –the YouTube web series chronicling Internet-based music– Red Bull explores the idea of blog pop.  The episode features UK duo AlunaGeorge, rising UK songstress Charli XCX, Brooklyn‘s Teengirl Fantasy and Grimes affiliated Blood Diamond.  In addition, Katy B from Red Bull Music Academy Class of 2010 is also involved. Enjoy

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As YouTube playlists, Soundcloud links, and Tumblr memes are becoming the dietary norm – what happens when the Internet comes of age alongside a generation of musicians who have grown up online? Red Bull Music Academy‘s new online mini series, HASHTAG$,  has taken the time to wrestle with this important question while exploring some of the most fascinating music to emerge from the digital ether. Going from the URL to the IRL, HASHTAG$  chronicle some of the most fascinating themes emerging from the web in recent times, from #cloudrap and #seapunk to #postdubstep and #trap.

The pilot episode dives into the world of #AltRnB  with a cast of alternative R&B artists like Miguel, How To Dress Well, Rochelle Jordan, KLSH, BadBadNotGood, and the former half of The Weeknd, Jeremy ‘Zodiac’ Rose. In a documentary like fashion, the musicians fill us in on their underground subculture of rhythm and blues and speak on the influence of the interweb in repurposing a genre many believed was on the verge of death. All this in under twelve minutes? Now Red Bull has got us hooked on something more than their drinks. Check the trailer and pilot after the jump, and stay tuned for the second installment. Each full episode will premier Tuesdays starting this week!

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Just when you thought the summer couldn’t get any better, it just did. Red Bull Music Academy teams up with SummerStage for a free show on Monday August 20th. Come hang out in Manhattan’s East Village waterfront and listen to dope sets provided by Aarabmuzik, Flosstradamus, Teengirl Fantasy and Nick Hook. Did we mention it is free? For more information visit www.redmusicacademy.com.

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